Seen it happen with cheap fixtures. The seals go bad and they start dripping, which leaves those perfect round marks. Check for any slow leaks under sinks or behind toilets first. A single drip in the right spot can make it look like multiple new problems.

Same here, started cutting my climbing ropes after a close call. Found a core that was almost gone even though the sheath looked perfect. It takes a few minutes and costs you some rope, but it's cheap insurance. Now I just plan for it and buy a little extra length. That peace of mind is worth way more than the few feet you lose.

Oh man, that reminds me of when my little nephew asked if I had a flip phone in high school. I had to explain that, yes, we did, but we also had the early internet (which honestly felt like the wild west). It just makes you feel like a museum piece.

My last breakup was over a pizza topping too.

Honestly, that's exactly why I started dressing a bit sharper for my warehouse shifts. Got me noticed for a lead role real quick.